adminJay-Z had topped the list every year save for a brief interruption by 50 Cent.
Still, Hov has nothing to be ashamed of. The Brooklyn mogul raked in US$38 million through his multitude of sponsorship deals, including Duracell and Budweiser. Jay-Z’s joint “Watch The Throne” tour with Kanye West helped both rappers live cushier lives; West landed right behind Jay, with US$35 million of his own, stemming from album and production royalties and his sneaker deal with Nike.
Diddy landed at number two on the list, as the Bad Boy Entertainment CEO hauled in US$45 million. Lil Wayne rounded out the Top 5, with US$27 million.
Young Money/Cash Money dominated the next five slots, as Drake (US$20,5), Birdman (US$20), Nicki Minaj (US$15,5) are joined by Eminem (US$15) and Ludacris (US$12).
The top 20, according to Forbes
1. Dr Dre — US$110 million
2. Diddy — US$45 million
3. Jay-Z — US$38 million
4. Kanye West — US$35 million
5. Lil Wayne — US$27 million
6. Drake — US$20,5 million
7. Bryan “Birdman” Williams — US$20 million
8. Nicki Minaj — US$15,5 million
9. Eminem — US$15 million
10. Ludacris — US$12 million
11. Pitbull — US$9,5 million
12. Rick Ross, Wiz Khalifa — US$9 million (tie)
14. Snoop Lion — US$8,5 million
15. 50 Cent — US$7,5 million
16. Swizz Beatz, Pharrell Williams, Young Jeezy — US$7 million (tie)
19. Mac Miller — US$6,5 million
20. Akon — US$6 million (tie)
20. Timbaland — US$6 million (tie)
20. Tech N9ne — US$6 million (tie) — XXLMag.
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